Renpy: Save

Ren'Py creates a JSON file alongside the save file (in recent versions) that describes the variables inside. This is incredibly useful for debugging without loading the game.

python: # Get the JSON info for the first save slot json_info = renpy.slot_json("1-1") renpy save

: These are tied to specific points in a playthrough and are stored in "slots". Ren'Py creates a JSON file alongside the save

You can make save slots more descriptive (e.g., "Chapter 1 - The Meeting") by using the _save_name variable: $ _save_name = "Chapter 1: The First Encounter" Use code with caution. You can make save slots more descriptive (e

Some modern Ren'Py games include "save protection" to prevent tampering. Advanced users sometimes bypass this by modifying the renpy core files within the game directory, though this is not recommended as it can break game stability. 5. Summary of Key Functions renpy.save() Saves the current game state to a specific slot. renpy.load() Loads a game from a specific slot. persistent. Stores data that persists across all save files. renpy.list_slots() Returns a list of all occupied save slots.

For players, the most common question is: "Where did my game go?" Ren'Py stores save data in two primary locations depending on the platform and game settings: